Bercy warns of scam tax emails

TAXPAYERS in France are being warned to beware of “phishing” emails purporting to be from the tax authorities.

The Finance Ministry says people have been receiving emails asking them for their credit card details, or for personal information, for purposes of paying their tax.

The ministry says it is important to realise these are fraudulent, to delete them and not to click on any links inside them.

If in doubt, check with your tax office or call the tax helpline on 08 10 46 76 87 (tel. local call cost from a landline).

This year’s income tax forms will be going out from later this month to early in May, to be sent back by May 30.

Internet declarations, at www.impots.gouv.fr, are also an option for people who have made at least one tax declaration before and allow for declarations in June, at dates varying by department.

Connexion will be publishing its annual guide to income tax next month, available via this site.